What does ‘squeeze’ mean?

squeeze

( n ) Girlfriend. Brady’s new squeeze looks terrific!
( v ) To put pressure on someone. Don’t try to put the squeeze on me, buddy; I don’t squeeze easily
( n ) Girlfriend. Stay away from Maisy, man; she’s Percy’s main squeeze.
( v ) To pressure, blackmail. How can we squeeze some money out of your ‘rents?